Find out how popular the last name Lolo is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Lolo.

Lolo, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Lolo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lolo in America

Lolo is the 95955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lolo surname appeared 190 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Lolo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lolo to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Lolo

The surname LOLO has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the late medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "lolo," which means a type of small bird, potentially a finch or sparrow. This could indicate that the name was originally a nickname or descriptive term for someone who had a resemblance to such a bird or possibly a fondness for them.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the LOLO surname can be found in the historic town records of Siena, Tuscany, from the year 1289, where a certain Guido LOLO is listed as a resident. Additionally, in the 14th century, the name appears in several documents from the city of Florence, suggesting its presence in multiple regions of central Italy during that era.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the LOLO surname was Piero LOLO, a renowned artist and fresco painter who lived from 1416 to 1492. His most celebrated works can be found adorning the walls of various churches and chapels throughout Tuscany, particularly in the cities of Siena and Arezzo.

Another prominent individual with the LOLO surname was Giovanni LOLO, a prominent lawyer and legal scholar who lived from 1525 to 1598. He was highly regarded for his expertise in Roman law and served as a legal advisor to several influential Italian families during the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, the LOLO name gained recognition with the birth of Antonio LOLO in 1634, a celebrated composer and musician from Naples. His compositions, particularly his operas and chamber works, were highly praised and performed throughout the Italian peninsula during his lifetime.

Towards the end of the 18th century, the LOLO surname is associated with Paolo LOLO, a renowned botanist and naturalist who lived from 1758 to 1832. He made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the Mediterranean region and is credited with discovering and cataloging numerous plant species that bear his name in scientific nomenclature.

While the LOLO surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora over the centuries. However, the historical origins and early recorded examples of this surname can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Naples.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lolo

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Lolo.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Lolo was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Lolo has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Lolo was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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